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Biden immigration action is a sigh of relief for mixed status families — and a key political move

Some see the "life-changing" executive actions giving undocumented spouses and college graduates a path to legal status as a "big deal" that can also mobilize voters, including Latinos.
A demonstrator holds a sign that reads "Keep Families Together."
A demonstrator holds a sign that reads "Keep Families Together."

Texas woman convicted of hate crimes for racist assault on Asian American women

Esmeralda Upton was convicted of hate crime charges after a 2022 altercation in which she made racist comments and attempted to hit the women.
Texas woman arrested for racist rant and attack against Indian-American women.
Texas woman arrested for racist rant and attack against Indian-American women.

DACA at 12 is on life support and already leaving out many young immigrants

Over a decade of Republican lawsuits to end the Obama-era program, which has halted new applications, has shut down the program to a generation of undocumented youth.
Students and supporters rally in support of DACA recipients on Nov. 12, 2019 in Los Angeles.
Students and supporters rally in support of DACA recipients on Nov. 12, 2019 in Los Angeles.

USA's biggest cricket star kept his full-time tech job while leading his team to triumphs

Saurabh Netravalkar, 32, is gaining global recognition for his performances against the Indian and Pakistani national teams.
USA's Saurabh Netravalkar celebrates dismissing India's Virat Kohli.
USA's Saurabh Netravalkar celebrates dismissing India's Virat Kohli.

N.Y. sushi restaurant owner out of coma after dine-and-dash attack over $425 bill

An altercation with a customer in Albany who allegedly tried to ditch a bill almost killed chef Su Wen. A suspect has been charged with a hate crime.
Screengrab of surveillance footage.
Screengrab of surveillance footage.

Disney finds its next 'Moana' for live-action adaptation also starring Dwayne Johnson

"I’m honored to have an opportunity to celebrate Samoa and all Pacific Island peoples, and to represent young girls who look like me," said 17-year-old Catherine Laga'aia.
A split composite of Catherine Laga’aia and Moana.
A split composite of Catherine Laga’aia and Moana.

Samyang ramen noodles recalled in Denmark for being too spicy

While Samyang fans have made the instant ramen internet famous, Denmark says the noodle products could poison consumers.
Buldak 2x Spicy ramen noodles on a yellow background
Buldak 2x Spicy ramen noodles on a yellow background

Miss Maryland USA, an Asian American trans military wife, speaks out against hate

Bailey Anne Kennedy, a Cambodian American immigrant, has been receiving transphobic comments since she was newly crowned.
Bailey Anne Kennedy smiles
Bailey Anne Kennedy smiles

Why the India-Pakistan matchup is bigger than just cricket

From “cricket diplomacy” to diaspora debates, the India-Pakistan matchup in New York on Sunday evokes intense feelings for many South Asians.
Photo illustration of captains Rohit Sharma and Babar Azam
Photo illustration of captains Rohit Sharma and Babar Azam
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The ultimate embarrassment for a cricket powerhouse: Losing to Team USA

Cricket is a niche sport in the U.S., which is co-hosting the T20 World Cup and participating in the tournament for the first time.
United States' Saurabh Nethralvakar, left, celebrates after their win in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup cricket
United States' Saurabh Nethralvakar, left, celebrates after their win in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup cricket

Asian Americans call on Shane Gillis to apologize for past racial slurs amid new Netflix launch

Leaders have called on Netflix to cancel the comedian’s new sitcom “Tires” and on Bud Light to cut all promotional funding toward his comedy tour.
Shane Gillis speaks onstage
Shane Gillis speaks onstage

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